Banana Blueberry Smoothie

Makes 1 serving

What better way to start the day than with a bright blue pick-me-up? This one is full of flavor and gets an extra shot of heart-healthy omega 3s from it’s secret ingredient: hemp seeds. You can substitute flax seed if you can’t find hemp, but the hemp is easier to grind.

8 ounces nonfat soy milk or rice milk

1 frozen banana (cut into chunks before you freeze!)

1 cup frozen blueberries

1/2 cup (that’s 4 ounces) nonfat vanilla yogurt

1 tablespoon hemp seeds

Put the hemp seeds in a food processor or blender and grind. Add the rest of the ingredients and puree. Serve immediately.

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